Hanging Curtains On One Side Of Window

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Hanging curtains on one side of window.

Those finials take up wall space but they re just. That way you re not blocking valuable sun rays from streaming in. For standard drapes that hang on either side of a window the typical height is halfway between the top of the window casing and the ceiling. For cathedral ceilings leave approximately four to six inches above the window trim as a guideline.

Swing arm rods which are sometimes called crane or portiere rods have hinged brackets on one side. Mar 21 2014 looking for one sided curtains for tall narrow windows that are symmetrical. This applies if there are more than 12 inches between the window trim and ceiling. Classic curtain rods have finials at both ends.

To find the right curtain length measure from the floor to where you ll hang the rod usually 4 to 6 inches above the window frame. If you want to go the patterned route hang curtains as high as possible and wide enough so they hang outside the window frame when opened. You can also insert weights in the hem of the curtains to make them hang straighter. Choose one closest to your measurement erring on the side of a few inches longer rather than shorter.